Gaza Main Hospital in Dire Condition
Mistreatment at Gaza’s main hospital has led to a dire humanitarian crisis. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that the facility is on the brink of closing down and is no longer functioning as a hospital. Internationally-community agency reported increased fatalities among patients and newborns, with three infants dying over the weekend as a result of lack of resources. The situation outside the hospital is also intensifying, adding to the perilous conditions.
Tim Scott Drops Out of Presidential Race
In a surprise move, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has announced the suspension of his 2024 Republican presidential campaign. The decision comes following indications from voters that they do not support his candidacy. The senator’s sudden announcement caught many by surprise, including his own staffers. He will not be seeking presidential candidacy during future visits to Iowa, according to a statement he made on television.
Promising Cholesterol Drugs Unveiled
Two groundbreaking studies presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting have revealed the potential of new experimental drugs in tackling dangerously high cholesterol levels. These medications target people with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol and have shown promising results in terms of safety and effectiveness. The innovative drugs aim to change the trajectory of heart attack and stroke risk for individuals with the genetic cause of high cholesterol.
Hillsdale College Accused of Retaliation
A conservative Michigan college, Hillsdale College, is facing allegations of being unresponsive and retaliatory in handling sexual assault reports from two female students. In a lawsuit against the college, the students claimed that their reports were treated dismissively, with one student being forced to leave the institution due to lack of support and punishment for the alleged assailant.
Taylor Swift’s Shoutout to New Relationship
Singer Taylor Swift made a subtle yet public reference to her new relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce in her recent performance, adding a line about Kelce in one of her songs. The two were then seen together offstage as Swift kissed Kelce, confirming their relationship publicly.
In brief: New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his role in the Turkish consulate building project, President Joe Biden shifts into re-election campaign mode, and obstacles in U.S.-China relations will loom over this week’s meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Antisemitic Incident Sparks Discussion
While antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have received widespread attention, a recent hate crime against pro-Palestinian students at the University of Texas at Austin has gone relatively unnoticed. The victims expressed concern that the university’s response would have been different if they had been Jews, highlighting the need for fair and consistent treatment of all groups on college campuses.
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